Lead Designer

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®); Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Designer at Therma-Tron-X, Inc. leads the design flow of equipment through engineering phases, coordinating with the VP of Engineering and the Project Engineer. This role directs CAD detailing, tracks phase progress, and ensures drawings align with final equipment before shipping.

Responsibilities include reviewing sales drawings, designing systems, supporting R&D, and maintaining schedule integrity while coordinating with shop personnel and the PE to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Possess an assertive, self-driving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review sales drawings and new concepts.
• Design systems.
• Support and direct R&D projects.
• Delegate the detailing to the CAD Detailers.
• Follow progress and check drawings on work completed by Detailers.
• Monitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead times.
• Create completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of job.
• Insure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shipping.
• Evaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations.

Skills

Assertive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Report To: Vice President of Engineering

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Position Summary

The primary focus of the Lead Designer is to monitor and direct the flow of a job through the design and engineering phases of Therma-Tron-X, Inc. equipment. The Lead Designer takes direction from the VP of Engineering and reports progress to the Project Engineer.

General Responsibilities

• Review sales drawings and new concepts


• Design systems


• Support and direct R & D projects


• Delegate the detailing to the CAD Detailers


• Follow progress and check drawings on work completed by Detailers


• Monitor and report on requisitions and the status of materials for a job, particularly items that require long lead times


• Create completion dates and deadlines for each phase and drawing of job


• Insure coordination between final drawings and actual equipment prior to shipping


• Evaluate a job upon completion for its strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations

Specific Day to Day Responsibilities

Report the status of jobs by phase each wee:

• Provide a list of jobs and phases to the Vice President of Engineering before the Production Meeting, including release dates or proposed release dates for each phase.


• Designate the progress of each phase by percent (100% = released to the shop)


• Provide a status report on parts and materials with long lead times. Include requisition dates.


• Comment of any other significant issues including:

Major design changes

Drawings on hold due to pending decisions by PE's, customers, etc.

Delays in the release of drawings

Jobs taking priority this week

Pending, unresolved problems

Report the status of jobs by phase each week

Communications and follow-up

• Delegate workflow to the Detailers


• Ensure that drawings are complete and accurate before release to the shop. Check with the PE if necessary.


• Update Detailers on design changes, standards, etc. that come from Management OR the shop


• Ensure coordination of responsibilities with TTX Environmental to provide overlap of system layout and design


• Address questions/suggestions/problems from key shop personnel that pertain to specific drawings. Communicate corrections and changes to Detailers.

Improvement and problem resolution

• Brainstorming session, use "multiple brains" to solve problems and develop ideas


• Identify areas for improvement

Miscommunication between departments

Recurring design problems, common errors

Missing, incorrect or double ordered parts

Inaccurate or incomplete drawings

Development

• Review the entire engineering process and make written recommendations for improvements in designs and processes


• Distribute copies of recommendations to key personnel


• Communicate approved changes to Detailers and follow-up on future drawings

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment


• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering


• Proficient in AutoCAD


• Possess an assertive, self-driving attitude